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A narrow bridge with low parapets so as not to interfere with the panniers of a packhorse
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Packhorse bridge — A packhorse bridge is a bridge intended to carry packhorses (horses loaded with sidebags or panniers) across a river or stream. Typically a packhorse bridge consists of one or more narrow (one horse wide) masonry arches, and has low parapets so… … Wikipedia
Packhorse — s. Typically packhorses are used to cross difficult terrain, where the absence of good roads prevents the use of wheeled vehicles. Pack horses have been used since the earliest period of domestication of the horse. They were invaluable throughout … Wikipedia
Essex Bridge, Staffordshire — Essex Bridge (gbmapping|SJ995225) is a Grade I listed packhorse bridge over the River Trent near Great Haywood, Staffordshire, England.Lying on the River Trent one hundred yards downstream of the junction with the River Sow, it was built in 1550… … Wikipedia
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Bingley Beckfoot Bridge — Bingley s Beckfoot Bridge (also known as the Packhorse Bridge) was historically a significant crossing point over Harden Beck in West Yorkshire, England. It was constructed alongside the historical ford across the beck. It is wide enough for… … Wikipedia
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